ING Bank N.V.
July 10, 2026
Asia Week Ahead
Weekly UpdateMacro Economic IndicatorsRates Govt BondsEnergy
This report previews upcoming key economic data in Asia, highlighting a predicted 25bp rate hike by the Bank of Korea. It also details anticipated mixed macroeconomic signals from China and inflation trends in India.
Key Takeaways
- 1.The Bank of Korea is expected to initiate a tightening cycle with a 25bp rate hike.
- 2.China's economic activity data for June is expected to show continued divergence in a K-shaped recovery.
- 3.India's inflation risks remain skewed to the upside due to food cost pressures and weather disruptions.
Table of Contents
- Asia week ahead: Korea rate call, data from China and India
- Asia Research highlights of the week
- South Korea: BoK to raise rates 25bps amid firming inflation
- India: Lower oil to cool wholesale prices, less so consumer prices
- China: We expect mixed signals from key macro activity data
- Key events in Asia next week
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Authors
Deepali BhargavaLynn Song
Themes
Economic DivergenceInflation PressuresMonetary Policy Tightening
Regions
Asia PacificSouth KoreaChinaIndia
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